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Learning More about Pet Vaccines

Pet Vaccines -- What you don't know could kill your pet.

Most of us are inclined to trust the vaccinations our pets receive, until we do more research. Pet owners who have had the opportunity to become educated learn that pet vaccines have been associated with numerous side effects, some not-so-serious and some very serious.

Some of the not-so-serious side effects to pet vaccines can include vomiting, diarrhea, fevers and rashes. Uncomfortable, unpleasant for your pet and inconvenient, but not entirely serious.

But pet vaccines may also cause far more serious side effects in your pet, including: Anaphylaxis and Anaphylactic Shock, Seizures, Tumors and immune related disorders.

There is increasing evidence that pet vaccines can be harmful to your pet's health. Accordingly, educated pet owners give careful thought before authorizing additional vaccinations.

According to Dr. Jodie Gruenstern, a Veterinarian Advisor to VictoriasAllNaturalPetHealth.com and holistic veterinarian who practices in Muskego, Wisconsin, pet owners should also ask questions and exercise caution before consenting to the vaccination of a pet with allergies, diabetes, otitis, hypothyroidism, epilepsy, hyperadrenocorticism, kidney disease, cancer or other disease.

What's a Titre and how can it help? A titre is a blood test which can measure your pet's immune response to a particular antigen. A high titre level may indicate lots of exposure, lots of protection or perhaps long-lasting immunity, which can tell your veterinarian that you do NOT need to expose your dog or cat to unnecessary risks from vaccines.